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NFU Scotland calls for urgent action as dairy crisis deepens

Union warns most farmers are now being paid less than it costs to produce their milk, forcing some to consider scaling back or exiting production altogether

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Dairy farmers are facing decreasing prices owing to over supply
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Dairy farmers are facing decreasing prices owing to over supply

A plea to better support Scottish dairy farmers has been issued following a severe downturn in milk prices. NFU Scotland said action was urgently needed as most farmers are now being paid less than...

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